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WTBAKELAR
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0 posted 2009-03-19 09:37 AM


There are only two reasons to be.
That, that you are, or that, that you may become.

Those who chose to be, are.  
Those who chose to become something else,
have the future to look forward to.
  
So be that, that you are,
or become that, that you can.
  
Look to the past and regret,
or look to the future and become.

Dream those dreams that will bring happiness.  
Look to what the future holds,
waiting for you to unlock the secrets of life.

Share those secrets with the ones who are still looking.  
Help those who can't see the difference
between the future and the past.

Understand that;
Not all who look, will see,
Not all who see, will understand,
Not all who understand,
will know what to do with the knowledge.

Those who do, will be remembered.


The answer is always NO, Until the question is asked.

© Copyright 2009 Wm. Tracey Bakelar - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2009-03-19 09:42 AM


"Understand that;
Not all who look will see,
Not all who see will understand,
Not all who understand,
will know what to do with the knowledge.

Those who do, will be remembered."

you said it perfectly Billy T



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2 posted 2009-03-19 10:17 AM


I enjoyed reading your thoughts, here!

~ as for myself, I'm a work in progress! lol

Be that man that you are and grow into the the even better man that you will become!


Linda

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3 posted 2009-03-19 10:37 AM


a fine lesson here


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4 posted 2009-03-19 02:03 PM


I agree that we are works in progress and using our time to evolve and to share love and insights is a great way to be!

I appreciated your reflections, dear Tracey. To not be stuck in the past is a must if we want to live our lives to the fullest, no doubt. You did a good job.

Love,
Margherita

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5 posted 2009-03-31 06:18 PM



Now I know why I am so proud of you. You are a deep thinker with a loving heart.

Love ya. Mom

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6 posted 2009-03-31 06:36 PM


Very good thoughts here.  I enjoyed the read.
Eloie

WTBAKELAR
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7 posted 2009-03-31 08:08 PM


Thank you all so kindly for stopping in to see my "Reason to be"

I am glad you find my insights interesting.

and remember

The answer is always NO, Until the question is asked.

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